Opinion

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What an Anti-Racist Principal Must Do

An anti-racist principal’s work must rest upon a strong moral foundation, writes Mark Anthony Gooden. (October 13, 2020)

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A Roadmap for Reparations in Education

Breaking the cycle of institutional racism includes a quality education for Black students, writes Khalilah M. Harris. Here’s how that could look. (October 15, 2020)

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What the Election Says About Character Education

Joe Biden says character is on the ballot, but we need more of it in our schools, argues Character.org president Arthur Schwartz. (October 12, 2020)

Q&As With K-12 Thought Leaders

Read insights from some of the K-12 field's most prominent education scholars, leaders, and practitioners. Education Week and Education Week Teacher have gathered years of valuable interviews reflecting some of the most pressing issues in K-12 schooling. (March 18, 2019)

First Person

Forget Self-Care for Teachers. We Are Fighting for Our Lives

For many teachers facing the imminent return to school, the customary combination of nerves and excitement has been replaced by mortal terror, writes Justin Minkel. (July 21, 2020)

First Person

Teachers Are Caring More Than Ever. Here Are 4 Ways to Care for Them

Since the pandemic began, teachers have been shouldering the immense weight of students’ increased social and emotional needs. School and district leaders should look after their well-being, too. (July 21, 2020)

There’s no single solution for combating anti-Black racism in schools. That’s why we filled an entire special report on the subject. (September 23, 2020)

Students are carving their own paths in the pandemic. Educators and students explore what that means for schools. (September 9, 2020)

In a recurring Education Week advice column, two experienced former principals will share their decades of expertise with their colleagues. (July 23, 2020)